Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 05757 05757, CT — Zone AE and 18509 18509, PA — Zone D. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 05757 05757, CT — Zone AE | 18509 18509, PA — Zone D |
|---|---|---|
| name | 05757 05757, CT — Zone AE | 18509 18509, PA — Zone D |
| zip code | 05757 | 18509 |
| city | 05757 | 18509 |
| state | Connecticut | Pennsylvania |
| state code | CT | PA |
| category | High Risk | Undetermined |
| flood zone | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) | Zone D (Undetermined Risk — No Analysis Performed) |
| risk level | High Risk | Undetermined |
| annual flood prob | 1% annual chance (100-year flood) | Unknown — flood risk not yet determined by FEMA |
| insurance required | Required for federally-backed mortgages | Recommended — risk is undetermined |
| avg annual premium | 1,140 | 1,140 |
| base flood elevation | 30 ft | N/A — not in Special Flood Hazard Area |
| historical floods | 0 recorded flood events in the past 50 years | 1 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2008 |
| nearest water | local creek (2.5 miles) | Lake Michigan (0.3 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,177 | 1,293 |
| population | 11,924 | 31,943 |
| median home value | 246,019 | 567,750 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $94,413 | Unknown chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $95,664 |
| mitigation tips | Elevate utilities above base flood elevation; install sump pumps with battery backup; consider flood-proofing ground floor; maintain flood insurance; create an emergency evacuation plan; store important documents above flood level. | Purchase flood insurance as a precaution; research historical flooding in your area; contact your local floodplain administrator; maintain proper drainage; prepare an emergency kit and evacuation plan. |
| fema map id | 7677C364J | 5733C764J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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